The average train between Leicester and Kassel takes 14h 19m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Leicester and Kassel. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Kassel at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 14h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Kassel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Kassel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
Leicester to Kassel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Kassel train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Book your Leicester to Kassel train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leicester and Kassel is 742.2 km. The road distance is 1,120 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and Fulda Bahnhof in around 10h 9m.